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Original Post from Kelie Petterssen
Most recent response from Craig Lowy
Advice and Expertise: Who would you like to hear from?

Hey Guys, just want to say Discuss is looking great, it's really warming to see filmmakers sharing tips and tricks about their careers, equipment and experiences etc. That's what …

20 responses, most recent 9 years, 10 months ago.

Hi Myrna. I've been making a film with the choreographer Elizabeth Streb. Her form of Extreme Action is quite different from tango, but the challenges are the same. Capturing the …

Original Post from Chris Armstrong
Most recent response from Ed Griffiths
Inter-cutting in screenplays


Screenwriters, can you help? Inter-cutting a great way to build tension and present two contrasting or related scenes within a film. Which is the best option:

1. Write your film…

19 responses, most recent 9 years, 10 months ago.

Hey Chris, the simplest and most direct technique for intercutting related scenes I know is simply to put (CONTINUOUS) after the appropriate scene headings. It's self explanatory …

Original Post from Lee Kemp
New Film Sales Platform

Hi,

We're developing a web platform to put completed films in front of those people looking to buy them and I'm keen to get two things really, firstly I'd like to get films put o…

11 responses, most recent 9 years, 10 months ago.

Hi Stephan,

I had the team look at it today and your film should now be live. I haven't got to the bottom of what happened but normally films are up within 24 hours.

Sincerely t…

Most recent response from Gary O'Dwyer
Looking for feature film script to realize. 10k budget.

Would like to realize a feature on shoestring budget. Looking for clever funny dialogue with deeper message.

8 responses, most recent 9 years, 10 months ago.

Hi. Did you find a script? I may have something for you?

Original Post from Raza Mallal
Can anyone convert DV Cam, Beta Cam SP, and Umatic tapes to digital formats?

Hi,

I have 1 DV Cam, 4 Beta Cam SP, and 4 Umatic tapes that I am looking to convert to digital format (either DVD or online). Would anyone be able to do this for me, or lend me a…

6 responses, most recent 9 years, 10 months ago.

Thank you all for your responses. I think I have found somewhere to convert them.

Original Post from Robert Crampton
Does anyone have a mini jib I can borrow 4th - 10th July?

Hi, I'm doing a shoot Sunday 5th to Thursday 9th of July and would really like to use a min-jib suitable to carry a C100... I can offer a little payment as hire cost and could col…

9 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Chris Bogle
Most recent response from Nicholas Vafio
Any Producers in Scotland Looking for a Short?

Hi shooters,

I'm a director looking for a producer for a short film up here in Scotland. I have a 10K budget in place, a script which still needs some tightening and ideally I'd…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 10 months ago.

Hi there Chris
I have a production company that i run my self mainly in Edinburgh.
I was actually looking to make a short this summer for the big festivals too. I had a few adeas …

Original Post from Marc Lucero
Comedian of 20 years standing is looking for an acting agent, any suggestions as to which agency ma…

I have been working on the comedy circuit for 20 years and am fairly well known in that genre. Ive had small roles in shorts and pop videos. I have quality images and impressive …

9 years, 10 months ago
Most recent response from dziko kazembe
Looking for a short film script to produce

Hello!

I'm looking for a lo/no budget contemporary short film script to produce ASAP for the festival circuit, ideally to be shot in no more than two days.

The project is for an…

4 responses, most recent 9 years, 10 months ago.

Hi Annabel,

we run a film club where you can network. The next one is on July 5th.

http://afewbravemenproductions.com/first-sunday-film-nights/

We hope to see you:)

https://ww…

Most recent response from mandana mohit
About the Acting Course - Meisner Technique - 5 weeks in London does anybody know where is this tak…

I read on Shooting People events about this course starting tomorrow but it's bot clear where is this taking place. Does anybody know more about it?

1 response, most recent 9 years, 10 months ago.

Hi Laura, this could be the course I was running in my group and tried to add it to events here but there are certain rules for that, so I couldn't . The description you are givin…

Original Post from Armine Vosganian
I'm producing a short film next weekend and I'm desperately looking for a slider. Can anyone help m…

The shooting will take place in areas Battersea, Fulham and South Kensington. I can come and pick up the slider from where ever in London:)

9 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Justin Groves
Wanting to collaborate with a Producer on a Short Film.

Hello

I am currently running a Kickstarter campaign for a short film entitled Acceptance Part 1. The campaign is into its 13th day of funding and has already reached 85% of its t…

9 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Wayne D'Cruz
Most recent response from William Allum
has anyone actually made their own DCP?

Projectionists often tell me that you can make your own DCP, but I haven't yet met a film maker who has? Anyone out there?
Cheers.
Matt

17 responses, most recent 9 years, 10 months ago.

Hi guys, not sure this helps but I have experience in DCPs and looking to expand my freelance work. If anyone is interested please PM me, I am very reasonable.

Original Post from nena eskridge
Most recent response from Henry Abisayo
duplication service

Any suggestions for a great place to make DVDs of my brand new feature.

Nena

4 responses, most recent 9 years, 10 months ago.

We are a small outfit trying to break into this area of business. We will do it for you at least 25% cheaper than anyone else. But more important we will like to bond with you. Gr…

Original Post from Michael Christofis
Most recent response from Allan (Mac) McKenna
Looking for a short script to produce or collaborate

Hi everyone.

I am a London based newly starting filmmaker and looking for a short script to develop and send to festivals.
I am interested in real life stories with strong narrat…

10 responses, most recent 9 years, 10 months ago.

I've got a couple of shorts. But what's the point of telling you on SP. I can't attach them. If you send me your e-address of course I could. Mines - allan.mac2012@gmail.com

Original Post from Michael Chandler
Most recent response from Kelie Petterssen
GOLD - George Wyndham: From Sierra Leone to Brazil Paralympics. Please support our crowdfunder

George Wyndham overcame poverty, disability and war to become one of the world's top 20 table-tennis players. He is Sierra Leone's best hope at a gold medal at the Brazil Paralymp…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 10 months ago.

Hi Michael,

Thanks for this. You can post this information into the Bulletins here: https://shootingpeople.org/bulletin/post/1. This will post it directly into our daily bulleti…

Original Post from MARCIO DELGADO
Most recent response from Angela Tinkler
Looking for a cool short film script to collaborate with in London

Disciplined and straight forward producer/director looking for a short film project to work with. Have you got a script that stands out?
My experience is mainly in TV. However I a…

13 responses, most recent 9 years, 10 months ago.

Hi Marcio,
I have written a few shorts I would love to see made. Please email me at info@angelatinkler.co.uk and I can send one over for you to look at :)
All the best
Angela

Original Post from Claire Creswell
Is phone, ipad or laptop bestt for something I can put my films in to show with good quality on pe…

I often show my films to groups via either TV or projector, depending n which they have. I do not have a laptop (have a desktop) and friend has recommended that I use a Samsung…

7 responses, most recent 9 years, 10 months ago.

Thanks, John.

Original Post from Encounters SFF
2015 Encounters Short Film Festival - Early Bird Discount Now on Sale!

2015 Industry Forum Pass – Early Bird Discount Now Available!

An intensive three day event, the Industry Forum combines high-level masterclasses, panel discussions and industry …

9 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Christopher Jolley
Most recent response from Matthew Prince
Hi I am in the process of crowd funding to raise part of the budget for a feature I am developing a…

I have attached the link for the campaign below:

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/creaks/x/10990838#/story

And the facebook page link:

https://www.facebook.com/creaksmovie?pn…

7 responses, most recent 9 years, 10 months ago.

Check out this campaign for Range 15 - An action comedy on Indiegogo https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/range-15-movie . They've raised over their target ($325,000) and will reach…

Original Post from Daniel Johnson
Most recent response from Trevor Jones
Another Filmmaker Steals My Material!

Hey all,

I have met so many paranoid writers and directors, always deeply concerned people will steal their material - I was never one of those. I guess I just liked to trust th…

2 responses, most recent 9 years, 10 months ago.

you can still see it is 'Hungry Wolf Productions' from the weblink, but I never said that....., my avatar did!!

It's funny though, as they have no content online today, maybe the…

Original Post from Dan Selakovich
New company in Hollywood that could prove helpful to indies

I just wanted to let everyone know about Slate. They do a bit of everything from the business side of film. Do you need a prospectus? (the answer is yes, you do). They can analyze…

11 responses, most recent 9 years, 10 months ago.

@Alève Mine Ha! Nope, missed that one!

Original Post from wendy Zakiewicz
Most recent response from Dan Smith
What to do if you're told not to do something?

Hi Shooters
I’m looking for advice. I recently made a film focusing on a charity that redirects supermarket food waste from landfill towards other worthy causes. At first they wer…

14 responses, most recent 9 years, 10 months ago.

It's difficult, I had a similar problem with a Charity. The best thing to do is contextualise the film..."reproduced with Kind Permission."

Original Post from Alève Mine
That new major studio in Yorkshire

http://www.britishfilmcommission.org.uk/major-new-yorkshire-studio-gives-uk-infrastructure-further-boost/

What is going on? Is the business booming?

While in London I was told t…

8 responses, most recent 9 years, 10 months ago.

@Dan Smith
Studio bacon wars! :)

Original Post from Lianne Tucker
Most recent response from A. Gabrielle
Showreel collaborators

Hi guys,

I asked this question a while ago and if you were interested then i hope you still are and are available...I'm hoping other artists are wanting to help each other out b…

9 responses, most recent 9 years, 10 months ago.

Hi Lianne,
I'm an actress and would be interested in being involved.
I'm currently able to do 19th, 22nd, 23rd.
Speak soon,
Az

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